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NATIONAL HIV/AIDS/STI/TB COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC) established through an Act of Parliament No. 10 of 2002 is charged with the responsibility of developing and coordinating policies, plans and strategies for the prevention and combating of HIV, AIDS, TB and STIs in order to reduce the impact of the epidemic.

The five (5) positions for the Communications Manager, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, Biomedical Response Coordinator, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, and Project officer – Global Fund (GF) at NAC have fallen vacant and consequently, suitably qualified and experienced Zambians are invited to apply for the positions based in Lusaka.

RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION COORDINATOR (1)

A. PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To Coordinate HIV and AIDS Monitoring, evaluation and Research activities in Zambia and offer technical support to stakeholders in the HIV Response.

B. SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Coordinates and supervises all activities related to research on HIV/AIDS and monitoring and evaluation data.
• Facilitates the development of mechanism for research development in accordance with the Research Agenda
• Facilitates trainings of sub national staff in Epidemiology for data use in support of evidence-based programming for the National HIV Response Establish policies, procedures and operational guidelines for all programmes.
• Provide expertise and technical assistance to partners on research priorities and monitoring and evaluation
• Develops and maintain a data base of all HIV and AIDS related research work done in Zambia.
• Facilitates the development of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation
• Works with the technical working group on research in order to come up with policies to improve research development. Coordinates transition of research findings into policies, strategies, and guidelines in order to enhance decentralized response.
• Ensures that appropriate and consistent advocacy is undertaken in relation to the research agenda and monitoring and evaluation mechanism
• In collaboration with stakeholders, organize HIV and research dissemination fora.
• Supports the work of the Research Ethics, Traditional Remedies and Alternative Medicines Committee in pushing the agenda for research in Zambia
• Performs any other duties assigned by   Director, Policy and Planning

C. RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full Grade 12 certificate with at least 5 Credits at “O” Level including English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
• Minimum of a first degree in Public Health, Bio-statistics, Epidemiology or a relevant Social Science from a recognized university.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation is desirable.

D. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member of a Institute or any other related Professional Body

E. REQUIRED EXPERIENCES/SKILLS:

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, research and research methodologies
• At least 5 years’ experience working in the HIV/AIDS field with increasing responsibilities
• At least 3 years’ experience doing research related work including disease surveillance
• Experience working with research institutions
• Knowledge of research ethics and human subjects review
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to use various statistical analysis packages including SPSS, SAS, STATA, Epi Info and ZamInfo to undertake advanced data analysis.

F. OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Information Technology skills including the ability to operate and manage computerized information systems
• Attention to detail
• Observance of deadlines
• Collaborative/Team player
• Tact

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of all relevant academic and Professional certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC) OR Passport to support the application with contact details indicating daytime telephone/mobile numbers should be submitted to the following address:

The Director General

National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council

Plot 315, Independence Avenue

P. O. Box 38718

LUSAKA

Or send applications through email in PDF single file format to: [email protected]

NOTE: Candidates are required to have their qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) before submitting their application.

Envelopes should be appropriately marked with the position applied for.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, 31st October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from qualified Zambians of all backgrounds.